SCHOLARSHIP: Montana State University, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students
The Department of Ecology, Montana State University, is seeking one Master’s student to work in collaboration with Montana State University, Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and Fort Belknap Fish and Wildlife Department on a research project.
The research project of the Montana State University Masters Scholarship is based on investigating the genetics and movement ecology of swift foxes located on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in northern Montana.
About university:
Montana State University is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana, United States. It enrolls more students than any other college or university in the state. MSU offers baccalaureate degrees in 60 fields, master’s degrees in 68 fields, and doctoral degrees in 35 fields through its nine colleges.
Scholarship deadline:
July 15, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America USA
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $28,800 Living Stipend per year | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Montana State University Scholarship, you must:
- B.S. in wildlife science, ecology, zoology, or closely related field
- Average GPA of 3.0 in biology courses; 3.0 average in courses taken during the junior and senior years; and 2.5 average in chemistry, physics and mathematics courses
- A strong work ethic, drive, and motivation to succeed
- Aptitude for modelling and quantitative ecology / evolutionary biology
- Aptitude or interest in scientific programming and bioinformatics
- Part-time degrees
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in field-based wildlife research, preferably in remote grassland ecosystems.
- Experience in basic laboratory techniques.
- Ability to work independently and as a productive member of a research team.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Montana State University Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- send the required documents materials above via email with “Swift Fox MSc Assistantship” as the subject line to Justine Becker (justine.becker1@montana.edu) and Ethan Linck (ethan.linck@montana.edu)
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- cover letter describing the applicants qualifications, career goals, and academic interests,
- resume/CV with contact information for ≥3 references, and
- unofficial copies of transcripts.
Scholarship Benefits:
The Montana State University Scholarship offers;
- a stipend of ~$2,400/month, plus
- tuition fees,
- health insurance once the student is enrolled at Montana State University, starting January 2026.
- housing while in the field. The student will pursue a 2-3 year MSc at Montana State University in the Department of Ecology
